Hunterdon County Mother Of 4, First Aid Squad Volunteer Jamie Perez Dies, 37 Hunterdon County Mother Of 4, First Aid Squad Volunteer Jamie Perez Dies, 37
Hunterdon County Mother Of 4, First Aid Squad Volunteer Jamie Perez Dies, 37 Support is surging for the family of Jamie Lea Perez, a Hunterdon County mother of four and longtime first aid squad volunteer who died at home on Jan. 1 at the age of 37. Born in Somerville, Perez grew up in Lebanon Township and graduated from Voorhees High School in 2002, her obituary says. Perez was known for loving her family and friends, as well as for being a “country girl” with a passion for the outdoors, her obit says. She attended the Warren County Fair each year and loved to participate in tractor pulls and mud bogging. Perez also served for five years as a member of the Lebanon …
'Superhero' Mom Whose Heart Stopped During Softball Game Has Passaic County's Support 'Superhero' Mom Whose Heart Stopped During Softball Game Has Passaic County's Support
'Superhero' Mom Whose Heart Stopped During Softball Game Has Passaic County's Support One minute, Alyssia Angel as playing softball. The next she was on the ground unresponsive. The Haskell native and West Milford mom was rushed to the hospital Sunday after going into cardiac arrest, where she will spend the next couple of weeks for testing. In addition to the emotional strain the incident has caused Alyssia's husband, Josh, and children, they are facing a financial one, too. More than $4,200 had been raised for Alyssia's family as of Thursday evening on a GoFundMe. "To the best mother, best friend, wife and literally a superwoman," Krystal Arce wrote on Facebook with a li…
Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia
Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia The community is rallying for the family of a Mahwah dad who died just after being admitted to the emergency room with pneumonia. More than $6,900 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe for Edwin Reyes, who died on Aug. 8. He was 32 years old. Reyes is survived by his two daughters, Mia May, 3, and Elena Lynn, 1; along with his wife Christine Mapes, his obituary says. "Edwin passed suddenly, he was admitted to the ER with pneumonia and an enlarged heart, the campaign says. "A few hours later he was gone. "He was so much to so many people. An incredible life partner to Chris…
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well together, support is available, and the children are happy and healthy—raising a human being is a daunting task. So it’s no surprise that researchers have identified a syndrome known as parental burnout. Like job burnout, parental burnout comes with a set of specific symptoms. But what makes the problem worse is that parents are often ashamed and guilty about being burnt out. There’s a stigma associated with parental burnout. As a result, parents hide what they’re going through, and don’t reach ou…
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well together, support is available, and the children are happy and healthy—raising a human being is a daunting task. So it’s no surprise that researchers have identified a syndrome known as parental burnout. Like job burnout, parental burnout comes with a set of specific symptoms. But what makes the problem worse is that parents are often ashamed and guilty about being burnt out. There’s a stigma associated with parental burnout. As a result, parents hide what they’re going through, and don’t reach ou…
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well together, support is available, and the children are happy and healthy—raising a human being is a daunting task. So it’s no surprise that researchers have identified a syndrome known as parental burnout. Like job burnout, parental burnout comes with a set of specific symptoms. But what makes the problem worse is that parents are often ashamed and guilty about being burnt out. There’s a stigma associated with parental burnout. As a result, parents hide what they’re going through, and don’t reach ou…
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death The community is coming together to aid three Ringwood siblings and their mother whose father and husband died suddenly. More than $2,200 had been raised as of Saturday on a GoFundMe in memory of Mark Pierce, who passed away on March 27. He was 51 years old. Mark is survived by his wife, Veronica, and three children, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, the page says. "Mark was an extremely dedicated father, loving husband, and a great friend," the campaign says. "Anyone who knew Mark knows how passionate, intelligent and easygoing he was." All funds will go toward the family for costs associate…
North Jersey Family Displaced By Fire Seeks Help During 'Unfortunately Costly Process' North Jersey Family Displaced By Fire Seeks Help During 'Unfortunately Costly Process'
North Jersey Family Displaced By Fire Seeks Help During 'Unfortunately Costly Process' A North Jersey dad is seeking financial assistance after he, his wife, newborn baby girl and dog were displaced by a fire. More than $5,900 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Saturday launched by Tom Mathew, whose Bergenfield home was ravaged by a fire on Sept. 2.  Mathew considers himself lucky that nobody was home at the time of the fire, but is already on to the "next order of business," he said: Moving back in. "The realization set in yesterday that this will be a long, arduous, and unfortunately costly process," he wrote on the GoFundMe. "I am most humbly an…
Local Mother Waits For A Heart Transplant Local Mother Waits For A Heart Transplant
Local Mother Waits For A Heart Transplant Lauren Marks may look like your average 30-year-old, but she isn’t. While many people her age are running marathons, earning graduate degrees and climbing the corporate ladder, Lauren is waiting for a new heart. At age 12 she was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an incurable condition that restricts blood flow from the heart. Only a small fraction of people with this disease need a new heart and Lauren is one of them. For a while she was okay, but in her teen years the illness began to take a toll. Lauren was always an athlete, but her heart condition forced her to give up play…
Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband
Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband Vitorino Cirne of Lyndhurst worked hard to make sure his wife and three daughters were comfortable. He died suddenly earlier this month, leaving his loved ones to cope with sorrow and uncertainty.  Family friends are determined, however, to help his wife Maria and children stay on track with their futures and education. More than $12,000 had been raised as of Wednesday afternoon on a GoFundMe for the family. His daughters attend Northwestern University, Colgate University and his youngest is graduating eighth grade next month.  All three are honor students, hardworking athletes, and tale…
Support Surges For Hudson Valley Twin Baby Fighting Without Diagnosis Support Surges For Hudson Valley Twin Baby Fighting Without Diagnosis
Support Surges For Hudson Valley Twin Baby Fighting Without Diagnosis More than $2,900 had been raised as of Thursday on a GoFundMe for a Hudson Valley twin baby. Amarie and Pedro Hepson-Barbosa of Middletown were born August 2017 and since then, she has been unable to breathe or eat on her own. No doctor has found an answer or a diagnosis, and it's beginning to take a toll on her parents. The family has spent the last six months traveling from Middletown to Westchester, to give their babies the care that they need. "The costs of this devotion have been considerable: traveling costs alone are extremely high for this trip back and forth; medical costs a…
Bergen Mom Who Lost Premature Baby Didn't Think It Would Happen To Her Bergen Mom Who Lost Premature Baby Didn't Think It Would Happen To Her
Bergen Mom Who Lost Premature Baby Didn't Think It Would Happen To Her The house is quiet. The kids are asleep. But Joeleen Corrales-Lee of Ridgefield is awake wondering what life would be like if her daughter Emma survived. Ten days ago, she gave birth to her baby -- after 23 weeks of gestation. Corrales-Lee knew that there was a chance Emma would be a preemie, but always hoped she’d make it. “In my heart of hearts, I was holding onto hope that she could still be okay,” said Corrales-Lee, 36.  “I didn’t think it would happen to us.” But then reality hit. And it happened to them. Five hours after being delivered at Hackensack University Medical Center, Emma…